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Advice About Contractors and Additions in FW
Asked by J.B. from Dallas
on January 11, 2010
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My husband and I would like to add a second story addition to our home. Does anyone have experience living through this and have advice to offer? Also, we are looking ...
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- hi J., We are very fortunate to have word of mouth referrals. My friend Michelle J posted a reply to you regarding my husband Jeremy Hays remodeling company, Cross T...
- I've been told that you have to have a tremendous amount done to the bottom floor in order to accomodate all that additional weight upon the foundation, and that it's ...
- I have an excellent contractor. His name is Bart Pels, ####-###-####. Tell him I referred you & he will take care of you.
Cute Home in Need of Repair to Sale. References?
Asked by L.A. from Dallas
on July 20, 2006
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My mom has a home on a woodsy acre lot that needs some tlc. She is widowed and does not have much funds, and so she needs to get out quick. We need to resurface cabine...
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- I know of a Christian Family Man who is an independant contractor. His name is Brian Champlin and he can provide you with many references. He is honest and hardworking...
- L., My husband is an estimator for a foundation repair company and I think he can help you. He used to be a general contractor when we lived in CA, he works with inve...
- L., Where is this home located? We may be looking to buy another house if you are wanting to sell it. My email address is ____@____.com A. S.
Any Experience with a Home Remodel?
Asked by N.T. from Chicago
on March 8, 2011
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I would like some advice from anyone that lived through a home remodel. How long did you have to move out? Was it worth it, or looking back, would you rather have sold...
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- It's best to figure out the cost of the remodel on an older home, the value added to it upon completion, versus the cost of a new home. My husband is an architect a...
- In 2005 we put on a 2nd story and in the process gutted the kitchen and main floor bath. In 2009 we turned our basement from a finished space into a related living apa...
- In 2006, I tore off a family room that had been added onto my existing 1922 bungalow. I rebuilt the room then built up over that space and tied into the existing atti...
7 Yr Old Wants Skate Park Built in Our Little Town
Asked by B.D. from Augusta
on March 28, 2012
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My son likes skateboarding. He recently discovere rob dyrdek on fantasy factory (supervised) and his safe spot skate spot. He came to me this morning and said he wante...
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- Wanting and getting are two different things. I'd say he should approach the department in your town that is in charge of parks and playgrounds. My town put in a skate...
- Hey BD, your post, posted 3 times. Anyway, here locally... a neighborhood has wanted a kids park for a long time. Now finally, they will be getting one. The way t...
- this is great that your son is taking an active role in what he wants!! I would have, no, I would ENCOURAGE him to contact Rob Dyredek through his website and tell ...
Buggy Basement
Asked by M.H. from Minneapolis
on June 1, 2007
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We have a completely finished basement that is always full of bugs and spiders. Just wondering what the best way to get rid of them would be. I've tried the things t...
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- We had a terrible problem with ants in a rental we were in a couple years ago. We made sure not to bring any food down there but they were so bad that one day I found...
- I heard that a bleach/water mixture sprayed around the perimiter of your house (inside and outside I guess) will keep spiders and other bugs out.
- We have a MAJOR problem with spiders of all sorts because of our homes' location, and the only thing that works is to vacuum them up a couple times a week. You also ha...
Has Anyone Remodeled a Bathroom or Kitchen?
Asked by L.M. from New York
on June 4, 2011
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My bathroom is falling apart. My kitchen floor is linolium installied 18 years ago, and the countertops aren't looiking very good. It's past time. We were at a fest...
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- Yes it's expensive. Who picks out stuff without considering the price? I'm guessing not you! haha Go to your local home improvement store and look there at stuff, at...
- I personally do NOT feel comfortable working with businesses that run the way you explained....... What we did when we remodeled. We CALLED a few different people ...
- We did a lot ourselves and we did things like go to Home Depot or Lowes and pick out our faucet and sink and then took them to the granite people to cut out the right ...
Basement Seepage
Asked by S.M. from Chicago
on June 19, 2009
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I have no idea who to call to help with this situation. My backyard floods on the eastside of the property everytime it rains. I have had up to 2 feet of water at ti...
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- Permaseal will come out and give a free estimate. I used them and haven't had any problems since.
- same problem but my fiancee build houses, so first bring in some dirt and and pack it along the wall outside of house up high, then you can buy this tar like stuff pai...
- I think that landscaping should help. Have you called someone to look at your seepage? It may be hydrostatic pressure because of the flooding in back. You can always a...
U for All the Respon
Asked by A.B. from Dallas
on April 30, 2012
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I need to replace all of the carpeting in my house because my dog (elderly and sick) pretty much ruined it. I'm trying to decide what type of flooring to get as a rep...
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- We have hardwood in a couple of areas of our house including the kitchen which is very large. I LOVE hardwood! It isn't noisy at all, and we have a large german shep...
- You may have already made up your mind... But I respond EVERY time someone asks about flooring. We had a whole-house flood destroy the laminate AND the tile in our h...
- I have hardwood in the kitchen, dining room, entry way, and hall. It is distressed hickory. It is very hard and can stand up to kids and a large dog. It has a few s...
Home Addition
Asked by R.M. from Los Angeles
on February 28, 2012
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Has anyone out there done a home addition? If so, do you have any tips/advice etc? How much did it cost you? Was it worth it? We have been thinking of buying a new...
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- We added onto our house. I am not going to lie, it wasn't easy but now that its finished we love the extra space. We did some things ourselves, I mudded & sanded the s...
- It ill cost more than you think or are quoted. period. and it's a pain in the butt. but, so is moving.
- We added on to our house about 10 years and am sooooo glad we did! It is hard living in the house during the construction, but just remember it doesn't last forever. ...
Real Estate Investing
Asked by L.M. from Minneapolis
on April 7, 2008
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My husband and I have three children 10, 4, and our youngest will be 3 in June. He is a school teacher and football coach and also works part time at Green Mill waiti...
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- Hi L.. You've gotten some good advice already, but here are a few things I'd add: 1. Interview several Realtors and find one with a lot of experience in inves...
- I think this is a really good time to do this. Home prices are so low with the many foreclosures, etc. You can buy a home and fix it up. The market has to go back u...
- I only have the experience of growing up with a mom who started a business doing this. She started with a friend and they bought 2 houses side by side (actually I thin...
